How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%75+40.9Reliability 24%62+15Value 14%90+12.7Replies to reviews 7%44+3.1Craft & service penalty76−2.4Momentum penalty76−2.4Experts Score= 67Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.67SCORERed Shovel Landscape
Albuquerque, NM · Grade BLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #39Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 43 landscapers · 4.8★ from 1,807 Google reviews
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Customers hired Red Shovel Landscape for 8 kinds of job.
Red Shovel Landscape for weed control
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Marshal, David, Leo, Joseph and Sab did such a remarkable job in both the front and backyard. I have a large property that after the rains had become full of weeds, trees and shrubs were overgrown and I was overwhelmed with even the thought of mowing with such a mess. They cleaned it up so beautiful, I will…
We needed extensive weed pulling and landscape cleanup of our property in Placitas. To say there were a lot of tumbleweeds would be an understatement. The Red Shovel team of Marshall, Sebastian, and Seth did an amazing job! They really exceeded all of our expectations. Cannot recommend Red Shovel Landscape enough! Thank you Marshall, Sebastian, and Seth!
David M., Leo, Joseph, Marshall, and Seth all did a great job cleaning up my yard. They were friendly, professional, and worked quickly.
David M., Leo and Joseph were professional, courteous and hard working. They did a great job cleaning my property and cleaning up the weeds. Extremely happy.
Yesterday was the second time I had Red Shovel out to work on the yard and all I have to say is it was outstanding.Everything came together with the attention to detail and hard work of David M, Leo and Joseph. They went beyond what I had expected. I''ve been so happy that I chose this company to take care of my landscaping needs.
Thank you so much David M., Leo and Joseph. Great service and amazing results.
Red Shovel handled my irrigation system, tree and shrub trimming and general yard clean up. Caruth, Marlon and Camlan were on time, did a fabulous job and were extremely professional. I would absolutely recommend Red Shovel for all your yard needs including weed spraying. Happy customer. Plus they have a new…
We got overwhelmed with weeds in our yard and were so happy to find a service to help us. David M, Leo, and Joseph did a great job clearing the weeds. They were very conscientious to take care to not remove our wildflowers and to only get the weeds.
Gilbert Calderon came out and gave us an estimate for the work we want. He was on time, polite, professional, and very thorough. Marshall Sebay and his crew did a yard clean up and we are very impressed with their work. Everything looks so much better and it is such a relief to have people who know what they're doing.
Scheduled yard cleaning service. Red Shovel was prompt and professional getting me scheduled for an appointment, got a quote on the spot, and they did the work same-day. David M, Leo, Joseph, Hakeem, Joe, and Edward were great. Yard looks better than it ever has, I’d use them again for sure
Your guys did an excellent job for me and my Puppies. Weed removal and general cleanup. David M. ,Leo, & Joseph
Red Shovel came out and cleaned up the front and backyard. David, Leo and Jasso did an amazing job! I’m so happy with the outcome and I can see my front porch. Thank you!
They were amazing, Kevin and the crew were very pleasant and kind! They were amazing and I'm so happy with my decision. They definitely exceeded my expectations! I will be using them again in the future!! New service 4/7 We did the discount weed control program that was offered with the clean up service! The…
Great Weed Control Work by David Martin, Leo, and Hunter. Thanks!
We had the weed prevention treatment on our own home and four rental homes. It has only been maybe three weeks so we are not able to comment on the efficacy quite yet, though it is mostly looking very good. However, the level of service and responsiveness has been superior. Tony, the gentleman performing our…
They did a fantastic job and I'm already looking to schedule more services from them.
Tony U did a great job, hopefullyIt will get all the weeds? thx
Tony Venezuela was very professional and pleasant. He did a great job!
Very professional and attentive to our questions! Very friendly and personable! Tony C. came.
Tony C was awesome! Thank you!
Tony did a great job. He called to let me know he was on his way. He was prompt, courteous, and efficient.
We’ve used Red Shovel Landscaping for the past two years and we couldn’t be happier about the service they provide!!! Great employees, from the scheduler to the technicians who did the spraying & yard cleanup! Professional & friendly people who provide great customer service and support!
I called Red Shovel Landscaping because they were recommended to me by another landscaping company who did not do yard clean up. The lady I spoke with on the phone (I'm sorry I did not get her name) was friendly and professional. She explained their services and fees clearly and concisely, and we set up a time for…
David M, Leo and Hunter were all so amazing! I was a move up appointment and had a lot for the team to clean up. David and his team showed up and were so professional and great. My yard looks great! Thank you!
David is a master of his craft. I am thrilled with the way my yard looks.
I don't think Red Shovel needs any more reviews to prove how amazing they are, but I wanted to emphasize how great they are to work with. I have had other contractors do similar work for me, but everyone I have interacted with from Red Shovel has been kind and professional. A special thanks to Gilbert Calderon for…
We had a limited budget for our yard and they were able to accommodate us with what we could afford! They were able to modify their services to exactly what we needed. We had David M and Edward and they were very quick!
Yes, they were a little pricey but it had a huge problem do to my ignoring it for way too long. They had a second crew free in the afternoon and ended up being able to finish in one day.. thank you, David and crew! On time and a great job.
David M & crew showed up at the house ready to work. They did a great job trimming my hedges, pruning shrubs, pulling weeds and various other yard clean up tasks in a very timely manner. All the guys seemed to be enjoying their job as they worked. Thank you
We had them out for a one time yard cleanup. Our front was full of weeds, leaves, some plants we wanted removed, etc... they did an amazing job on the same day we called them.
Blown away by the quality job, price point, and customer service David M, Leo, and Edward provided. If you're thinking about getting yard work done, go to these guys.
David M., Leo and Edward did the most amazing work on our yard! The price was great and the work was fast and efficient. Team was friendly and could not have done a better job! Will absolutely be calling red shovel again!!!
Update 8/20/25: Had David M. and his crew come out for our 3rd visit. As usual, they were on time and the yard looks stunning. They pulled all weeds, took out some elm trees, trimmed my pyracantha and various other shrubs and bushes, and cleaned up my lawns. My nearby neighbors have already come by asking who did…
Professional and polite service. Same day service and on time. Just a bit expensive in my opinion.
Found out about Red Shovel on Nextdoor. Contacted them to fix our weed disaster of a yard. Communication was excellent. Day of service they were actually early. The 3-man team of Marshall, Pierce, and Gordon did a terrific job. Weeds are gone, tree and shrubs trimmed and shaped. The yard looks so much better. Will hire again.
Red Shovel has done an amazing job for us. They xeriscaped our front yard in the fall and revitalized our backyard the following spring. The crew that did the backyard work (Craig, Nate, and Walter) did a better job than I would have done and in a fraction of the time. I think that they went the extra mile. They…
David M., Junior, and Marquez all did outstanding work and each of them deserve the $20.00 tip and a raise.
David M, Marlon, and John did great clean up work.
Anfernie and Elk are the best!! My yard has never looked better. They were able to accommodate my schedule and were here on time. I will definitely use this service again in the future!!
Andrew and Victor did an amazing job. I had not kept up with maintenance of my yard. I was overwhelmed with anxiety when I tried to do it myself. I would recommend Red Shovel and Andrew and Victor. Thank you!
Andrew and Victor came out and did an outstanding job of cleaning up my front and back yards of weeds. Originally said it would take two days to complete the job but did it in one. Will definitely ask them back again.
Amazing work, backyard was covered in weeds before they started and it looks like it never had them to begin with. Caruth, Marlon and John G were very professional and I will use Red Shovel's services again in the future when needed!
We had Red Shovel out to do some yard cleanup. The team we had, Andrew and Elk were awesome, hard working, very polite and professional and work hard to get the job done in one day. This was our first experience with Red Shovel and we are completely satisfied with the work that was done. We will definitely use Red Shovel again and highly recommend them.
Andrew and Victor arrived timely and were very professional. They asked clarifying questions to make sure the job was completed thoroughly. They were very friendly and finished everything we had asked them to do. Thank you.
Caruth, Marlon, L. Lopez, Anferno, Gordon and Elk are the crew of crews! Our place has never looked So Good! All were pleasant, professional and hard working! Red Shovel is my new Go-To service for lawn maintenance and landscaping! We’re so happy we found them.
Red Shovel redeemed our experience with landscapers! We have been super burned in the past but from the moment I called, it was a great expereince. They scheduled me extremely quickly, were prompt, completed the job efficiently, and spent quality time doing it. Not rushed and not wasteful. Andrew and his crew…
Jose and Raul are the two Red Shovel Landscape associates we have on a regular basis. Other members of the team come for other specific jobs, spraying etc. Jose and Raul are two of the hardest and most conscientious workers we have ever seen. Our lawn has improved greatly as well as the general grounds and bushes.…
Amazing job! All my weeds have been cleared and the backyard's ready for future planting, thank you Camlan and Marlon for a job well done! Would highly recommend this company to anyone in need of weed removal.
My experience with Red Shovel has been excellent!: My schedulers, Larry and Jordan provided both information and courteous service in that my crew was even early on the day of my service! Each member of my Crew, Silas, Matt, and Marlin provided both timely and excellent care of my property and special attention…
RedShovel was a great company to use for removal of overgrown weeds in my backyard. Cam and Carson were on time, professional and informative about the services they were going to perform. I highly recommend RedShovel to the next person wanting to rid their yard of unwanted weeds! Thank you both very much.
Just moved into a new home that has been growing a bit wild for a few months, and I called Red Shovel to come mow, weed, trim and get rid of debris. They were able to squeeze me in same day, and a team of four guys came out and did a bang up job! Thank you Silas, Hakeem, Marlin, and David Martin! The yard looks so much better now!
We used Red Shovel to come put and clean up leaves, weeds, etc that had collected. Carson, Cam and Latto did a great job. They were on time every day, always kept us up to date on what they were doing and were very professional. We will use them again in the future.
I have used their services 3 times and am very happy with the way Miguel Hakeem and his crew do the work. They are on time, professional, go above and beyond what is expected of them. Red Shovel and their workers are absolutely wonderful. They are highly recommended
Josh and Scott did a professional, thorough and exacting job of yard cleanup for my mother this spring. She needed some extensive weeding, shrub trimming and general cleanup. She herself is very detail-oriented and observant, and she loved their service. She is now using Red Shovel on a regular basis.
We hired Red Shovel to eliminate the weeds and perform maintenance on the lawn. After more than a year the lawn looks horrible and the weeds are worse than before. Save your money, this company is a joke! Update- Someone from the company called me and started harassing me about the negative review. Wow! Definite red…
Hakeem, Elk, and David did great in Spring Cleaning our large property. They arrived on time, were very pleasant to speak with, and their work was excellent. Hakeem checked with us regularly to ensure they were doing what we wanted and they were. I thought we would never be able to get our flower islands free of…
They came on time and did all the work we had requested. We want to compliment the two men who came to do the work. camlan and Niko They did a great job
I had to call the local office to far a status update on my upcoming weed control. I spoke with Taylor and she help resolve multiple issues and she handled it with such empathy, kindness, efficiency and was an excellent example of professional under pressure! You have a great “first contact” individual!
3 guys came out and gave me an estimate to remove weeds including roots in a small portion of my yard. They said they would completely remove the weeds. After a little over 3 hours, they said they were done, but lots of small weeds remained and they didn't remove the roots from the large ones. I was billed over…
Angel, Anfernie, Miguel, and Elk all showed up on time and ready for the day, everything we asked to be done was accomplished, professional and efficient. Will definitely be using Red Shovel for all our landscaping needs. Thank you
Hakeem and Miguel did a fantastic job! I would recommend Red Shovel. Everyone was super nice and communicated very well.
Hakeem, Miguel, and Anthony were very nice and did a great job! And would definitely have them do our yard again! Very happy with the outcome, thank you! -Elva
Hakeem, Miguel, Tony and Elk took on a very big yard cleanup and completed it in record time. 5 stars for each of them. Thank you.
Hakeem communicated well and the whole crew showed up and worked quickly to clean my yard of weeds and junk. Great job Miguel, Tee and Diego! Thank you.
Angel, Anfernie and Carson exceeded my expectations. They are a great team, efficient and knowledgeable on plants.
The team from Red Shovel did a fantastic job. Hakeem, Miguel and Cam were very professional, quick and thorough. My back yard was a jungle and now I can actually see it :) I would recommend this team or anyone from Red Shovel to take care of your yard.
Hakeem, Miguel, and Diego did a fantastic job! Our yard was clean and exactly the way we wanted it! I definitely recommend!
Craig, Mike, Steven, and Lawrence did a great job with my yard clean up before getting the yard sprayed for weed control. They arrived on time, were professional, and got right to work.
Hakeem, Miguel, and Carson came over to my place in very short time after my initial call. They were enthusiastic, informative and knowledgeable about problems I was having around the house and trees. I'd be glad to have them back anytime.
Michael Garcia and crew Steven Garcia & Lawrence Lopez cleaned out all the weeds from my yard front and back. They took the time to do it right by actually digging them out, raking them up and hauling them off. Job well done.
We let our yard get a little out of hand and we needed some serious help. Hakeem, Miguel, and Jesus came out and did an outstanding job. Trimming, weeding, and clean up were all done exceptionally well and in less time than quoted. We're very happy with the results.
Hakeem, Miguel, and Antonio performed an excellent job at my house, cleaning up a front yard that I'd left to get overgrown. They were honest about the work required for specific tasks and Hakeem was happy to work with me to help fit tasks into the budget I had in mind. Will definitely be calling them again.
Andrew and Jesus provided excellent service during our first bi-weekly maintenance appointment for our xeriscape yard. Their service included weeding (both by hand and spraying), general clean-up of the fallen leaves and garden debris, cleaning the sidewalk and driveway, and trimming our bushes. They also provided…
Hakeem, Miguel, Angel and Gihad were very friendly, respectful of our home environment. Quickly did their work. Checked with me to make sure is was to our liking. Left everything very clean
Great crew!
Team: Anferine, Hakeem, Miguel, Angel, Jesus. Great job. Red Shovel can be on the expensive side, but here's what you get: a team lead that will walk around your property with you to understand what you want, a team that works thoroughly and efficiently, and another walkaround at the end to verify your satisfaction.
Hakeem was excellent in providing a clear expectation and helping support our yard cleanup. The entire organization was excellent to work with. The crew of Miguel, Carsen, Angel, Andrew, Jesus, and Anferine all worked very well together and were very professional and polite during the day's work. I would highly…
Darran, Hakeem, Nathan, and Walter did a great job cleaning up debris and pulling weeds that had gotten away from me, for several years. The yard looks great, and I will definitely use Red Shovel again.
Great work. Aaron, Hakeem and Walter did an excellent job of yard clean up. Great quality and value.
Jose performed out yard service today, He did an excellent job! The leaves and all trash were removed. Mowing and clean up was great. Thanks.
Very happy with service. Aaron and Andrew were friendly and worked hard & fast. They were response and real pros. Will use them again.
River and Eloy more than met my expectations for a job well done. I am so glad to have red shovel to do the landscape work. One less thing for me to worry about.
Fantastic, professional work! No bologna, gave us the price, did the job! My yard, all around, looks a thousand times better! Aaron, Hakeem, Nathan, and Andrew really knocked it out of the park!
Hakeem and Steven are very professional and did a fantastic job on my yard cleanup. I would definitely use Red Shovel again.
Jose and Luis are extremely friendly, professional, and VERY hard working. I highly recomend Red Shovel services.
Jose&luis
Red Shovel staff were very friendly and professional, Aaron and Abraham did an impressive job with a huge yard clean-up, AND communication was excellent! I highly recommend!
Aarron did a terrific job cleaning up and trimming our very messy front yard. He was prompt, professional and extremely nice! He took out a huge photinia, which was not doing well and taking up too much space in our small yard, and he replaced gravel and trimmed up our other plants. Josh was helpful as well…
River, Eloy, and Aaron did a great job at yard cleanup, and were ever professional. We will be using them again. Thanks
Thank-you, Luis & Jonathan, for cleaning out my little acequia today. Have a good night.
River and his partner were great! However the price was very expensive (quoted me $400 and I paid $800 and thats not even including for them to come and spray which I declined since it would have been another $400...Cant justify paying $1200 for simple weed cleanup,...was also kinda bummed as they dont give any…
Needed some work done on my front and backyard, mostly weeds but also some hedges to be trimmed and wood chips blown out. Red Shovel was quick to reach out and set up a time to look over what needed to be done, and even reached out when an earlier time was available. River, Aarron, and Caleb arrived and were very…
Aarron and Devin were very thorough and professional. They did a great job and represent Red Shovel with a great attitude.
Tyler and Cameron did a fantastic job on our weed control job. They were prompt and listened to our desired needs and specific requirements. We switched from a VERY well know competitor after they failed to show up and never returned our calls. Come to find out they hire independent contractors to sell you their…
River, Eloy and Cameron did a great job moving my rating from four stars to five stars.
They did a great job except for the top of the hedge on the west front of my property. If you would send someone out to finish (need a ladder) I’ll give you the extra star.
Arron and Joe did a great and amazing job. Very happy😀Patricia-
Aaron and Joe were great!!! Our yard looks great, thank you guys!!!!!
Jose, Roberto and Jerwin are great, very professional, friendly and care about how our home looks
Aarron was great! On time, got everything we asked for (and then some!) done well, and was super nice. We'll definitely ask for him for any future work we need done.
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Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Yard work | 187 | — |
| Tree trimming & pruning | 133 | — |
| Weed control | 102 | — |
| Irrigation system repair & maintenance | 102 | — |
| Landscaping maintenance | 67 | — |
| Lawn mowing & maintenance | 49 | — |
| Groundskeeping | 48 | — |
| Lawn care | 30 | — |
